This Rosary was purchased from Filipino Nuns selling rosaries and religious items just as you enter Vatican City during our Group Tour 2/11/2018.We were there to see Papa Francisco and Celebration for the Our Lady of Lourdes Liturgy in St. Peter’s Square Vatican, Rome. 2/11/18. While up front close in audience Papa Francisco Blessed this Rosary while he Blessed the items I held in my hands.The beads are Stone rounds with Turquoised dyed howlite 5 mm rounds approx. Nice weight to Rosary. See pictures. Feels nice in hands. All hardware is silvertone alloy. 19”  long from top of Rosary to bottom of crucifix. Cross is 1 1/2” Long approx.The middle connector is Madonna front and back stamped Italy. See picture. I am donating a portion of proceeds to Habitat for Humanity Puerto Rico they still need US! Coming from clean non smoking home. I will include a jewelry pouch to keep safe when not in use or for gifting! This Rosary can make a great gift for male or female! I always include a note saying where purchased and who blessed to preserve memory/ History.We encourage praying the rosary daily. As with all my Rosaries from our trips the Blessing was free you are purchasing the rosary.  I ship USPS mail, Insured, Boxed. I can combine shipping.